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European investment figures point to an evolving alternative protein sector

Survey finds European consumers want freedom to choose cultivated meat

Surveys in 15 European countries find people believe food safety regulators should have the final say, despite moves to ban it in countries like Italy. 

New report: Alternative proteins hold key to Europe’s self-sufficiency

New report finds shift towards plant-based, cultivated and fermentation-made food could enable 21% of farmland across 10 European countries to be used to expand regenerative agriculture, restore nature and boost domestic food production. 

VAT disparity: levelling the playing field for plant-based milk in Europe

In certain European countries, plant-based milk faces significantly higher value added tax (VAT) than conventional cow’s milk, but new proposals offer a chance to level the playing field.

2023 round-up: finding the levers to move alternative proteins forward

This year has been pivotal for alternative proteins, particularly in Europe. Here is our round-up of GFI Europe's 2023 highlights.

Catalunya destina 7 milions d’euros a la investigació de proteïnes alternatives

The Good Food Institute Europe, l'organització que promou l'avanç de les proteïnes sostenibles, celebra la inversió de 7 milions d'euros realitzada pel Govern català en un centre de recerca destinat a promoure el desenvolupament de formes sostenibles de produir anàlegs de carn.

Cataluña destina 7 millones de euros a la investigación de proteínas alternativas

Una de las inversiones más grandes jamás realizadas en proteínas alternativas en toda España. El centro ayudará a las empresas a aumentar la producción de alimentos sostenibles de origen vegetal y fermentación.

Catalonia invest €7 million in CiPA hub to lead alternative protein science in Southern Europe

The Center for Innovation in Alternative Proteins (CiPA), based across various sites throughout the region, has been funded by the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda of the Generalitat of Catalonia and the Institute of Agri-Food Research and Technology (IRTA).

Plant-based sales boast 21% growth since 2020

GFI Europe's new analysis of NielsenIQ data from 13 countries finds sales of plant-based foods grew to a record €5.7 billion in 2022.

Meet the researcher: squeezing the protein out of plants with Dr Alan Javier Hernandez Alvarez

A career spent exploring the nutritional and health benefits of plant-based foods – along with an outsider’s perspective – has given Dr Alan Javier Hernandez Alvarez a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.